Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has challenged the Minister for Energy, Lily D’Ambrosio in Parliament this week. Minister you have previously stated that the decision to keep Hazelwood fully operating was disgraceful, but since the closure of Hazelwood power station • we have seen the loss of hundreds of jobs in the Latrobe Valley •…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe yesterday raised in Parliament growing community concerns of the constant delays and cancelled services impacting Gippsland V/Line services and commuters, and subsequently questioned the Governments adequacy of compensation arrangements for Gippsland commuters. Passengers are continually confronted with delays on V/Line services which culminate in a range of unacceptable outcomes for…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has raised in Parliament his concern surrounding the possible closure of another business within the Latrobe Valley. Quality Motorcycle Training (QMT) located in Newborough is the only accredited VicRoads provider for the riding community from Dandenong to Bairnsdale. QMT are facing closure as a result of their lease not being…
Public hearing’s being held by the State Parliaments Economic, Education, Jobs and Skills Committee in relation to Fuel Price discrepancies in Regional Victoria were held in Melbourne yesterday. Mr Northe who instigated the terms of reference for the enquiry expressed disappointment on the relatively low number of submissions received by the committee and the lack…
The Department of Health and Human Services are calling for nominations for The Frances Penington Award and The Molly Hadfield Awards. “In every community there are exceptional individuals and organisations who reach out, lend a hand and get involved and theses awards are about recognising tenants and tenancy groups within our community who are making…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has today welcomed the opening of a new Pilates studio in Traralgon. Mr Northe said the Gippsland Physiotherapy Group was already a major health services employer in the region, and the addition of this PilatesChoice studio would not only benefit consumers but also assist the local economy. “The purpose built…
2018 Youth Grants now available Member for Morwell Russell Northe is encouraging local Councils, Community Groups and Schools to apply for two youth grants that are now available. The Engage! 2018-20 Program – Offers potential funding of between $90,000 to $150,000 to work with young people to develop and deliver activities that engage diversity of…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has raised a number of important matters in State Parliament this week, including concern over rising unemployment in the Latrobe Valley, the impact of the State Governments massive increase on coal royalties and his opposition to the Governments Renewable Energy (Jobs and Investment) Bill 2017. Mr Northe said that conversations…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe yesterday in Parliament called on the Andrews Labor Government to extend the Back to Work Scheme for unemployed Latrobe Valley residents and retrenched Hazelwood workers to 30 June 2018. Mr Northe said the Back to Work Scheme could to provide employers with up to $9,000 for hiring and training…
Member for Morwell Russel Northe has today taken the opportunity in Parliament to raise concerns around the closure of Carter Holt Harvey (CHH) and the effects on the Latrobe Valley community. Mr Northe said this is an extremely difficult time for CHH employees, their families, contractors and service providers. “It is understood that many CHH…